Originally Posted by
abw
Was watching 4wd pro tips last night, and watched an 80 series cruiser (solid axles) effortlessly clammer up a steep rutted track. It was followed by an ifs colarado, which struggled, then went a bit harder for a second go. It ended up with a smashed a cv (or 2).
I used to own a Pajero, and I can tell you that having all 4 wheels on the ground matters (in spite of all the hype saying that lack of flex and lifting wheels doesn't matter any more because of you beaut modern traction aids)!